Cape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe due to wind

/The Cape Town Marathon, which has been aiming to be recognised as a Major Marathon next year, was cancelled at the 11th hour this year following gusts of wind damaging structures before the start gun could go off.

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October 20, 2025

Cape Town Marathon cancelled, deemed unsafe due to wind | Daily MaverickThe Cape Town Marathon, which has been aiming to be recognised as a Major Marathon next year, was cancelled at the 11th hour this year following gusts of wind damaging structures before the start gun could go off. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-10-19-cape-town-marathon-cancelled-deemed-unsafe-due-to-wind/

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